Black Girls Hike
Epping Forest Family Activity Day
Ticket Information
Black Girls Hike: Family Activity Day
Date: Saturday 18th May
Time: 11.00am-3.30pm
Location: Chingford Station, London E4 6AL
Tickets: Free, Book here
Black Girls Hike event in partnership with The Hive. There will be a range of nature based activities and a gentle walk around Epping Forest to get us active. We will meet at Chingford Station.
Event Information
Part of the Urban Tree Festival, this event is in partnership with the Epping Forest Heritage Trust and The Hive (formerly known as Suntrap) based in Epping Forest.
This walk will start at Chingford Station with a leisurely stroll through the forest to the Hive, learning about its history and ecology on the way. Once at the Hive, we'll have lunch and then get crafting.
What to bring:
Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential.
Food and water
Extra layers
Waterproof jacket
Rucksack
Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen
Contributors
Black Girls Hike
Founded in 2019, Black Girls Hike provides a safe space for Black women to explore the outdoors. Challenging the status quo, and encouraging Black women to reconnect with nature, we host nationwide group hikes, outdoor activity days, and training events.
Epping Forest Heritage Trust
A charity and a membership organisation with a big mission to inspire people about Epping Forest, and to conserve and protect its irreplaceable biodiversity, culture, and heritage now and for generations to come. We operate across the whole of Epping Forest, covering 6,000 acres stretching from Manor Park in East London to Epping in Essex.
www.efht.org.uk @EppingForestHT
The Hive (formerly Suntrap)
Nestled deep in Epping Forest, the Hive offers outdoor educational activities for schools, families, adults, and community groups. With a legacy of over fifty years, proud holders of the Department for Education approved national Council for Learning Outside the Classroom award many of our users return again and again. Come to The Hive and learn about our natural environment first hand finding out about positive actions that tackle climate and ecological emergencies.
@thehiveintheforest
Location & Info
Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate – Walk through Epping Forest to the Hive. Expect some inclines, uneven ground, there are well made paths for part of the walk and some open fields, which will be muddy if there has been rainfall.
Age: Families and children. Babies under 2 do not need to be registered on the event.
Start Time: 11.00am
End Time: 3.30pm
Meeting point: Chingford Station and will be detailed in the confirmation email.
How much is it? FREE
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